How long is the commute from Garwin, IA?
Workers who live in Garwin, IA take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Garwin get to work
| Means of transportation | Garwin | Tama County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.7% (±5.9 points) | 78.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±5.4 points) | 10.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 8.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Garwin, the average commute is not measurably different from Tama County (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garwin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tama County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tama County, Garwin ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 396 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garwin
| Vehicles available | Garwin | Tama County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±11.6 points) | 26.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±8.9 points) | 32.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Garwin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tama County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Garwin
| Garwin | Tama County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 8.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.6 points) | 94.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±4.8 points) | 87.5% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Garwin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tama County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Garwin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garwin | — | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Gladbrook | 6.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Le Grand | 7.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Montour | 8.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Toledo | 8.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tama | 10 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beaman | 11 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 12 mi | 26.8 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Marshalltown | 12 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marshalltown, IA (17.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tama County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vining | 35.2 minutes (±14.1) |
| 2 | Clutier | 33.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Chelsea | 32.8 minutes (±11.3) |
| 4 | Elberon | 32.6 minutes (±10.5) |
| 5 | Gladbrook | 27.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Lincoln | 26.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 7 | Garwin | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Dysart | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Toledo | 21.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Traer | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Tama | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | Montour | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Garwin
How long is the average commute in Garwin?
Workers who live in Garwin, IA take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garwin without a car?
2.8% of households in Garwin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garwin?
1.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Garwin worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwin city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwin city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garwin city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Garwin city, Iowa (place:30045, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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